Continuous downpours since dawn flooded large sections of the city, disrupting daily activities and forcing residents to find makeshift ways to keep water out of their homes. On Truong Chinh Street, a resident used household items to block floodwater from entering their house.
Another resident placed an advertising board in front of their door to warn drivers against entering deep water and prevent waves from pushing more water inside.
On Tran Hung Dao Street, water levels kept rising, surrounding parked vehicles as the rain intensified.
In Cau Dat Street, residents watched helplessly as water flowed into shops and homes.
At Don Market, floodwater was seen about to enter local houses.
The widespread flooding severely disrupted traffic in the city centre throughout the day.
According to Haiphong’s Department of Construction, the city’s drainage system was originally built during the French colonial period. Despite several upgrades, it remains fragmented and only covers parts of the urban core. Outlying districts still lack proper drainage infrastructure or an integrated flood management plan.
Officials said that whenever rainfall exceeds 50mm within 24 hours, Haiphong typically experiences large-scale flooding at around 16 major black spots, where water levels can remain high for extended periods.
